Argentine Mauricio Pochettino was announced on Saturday, January 2, as the new coach of Paris Saint Germain.
Pochettino takes over from Thomas Tuchel, who was fired on December 24, according to the official version, after an in-depth analysis of the team’s current sport, when DT still had half a year left on his contract. Although, the French press claimed that the technician’s statements in an interview in the German magazine did not go down well. Sport 1 in which he assured, among other things, that PSG did not behave like a great club.
“Paris Saint-Germain is pleased to announce the arrival of Mauricio Pochettino as coach of the professional team. The Argentine coach has signed a contract until June 30, 2022, plus an optional year with the club in the capital.”
Mauricio Pochettino, 48, is a historical figure of Paris Saint-Germain. He is a former central defender who wore the colors and the captain’s armband with a special character and collective spirit. After training in his home country at Newell’s Old Boys and then discovering Europe at Espanyol de Barcelona, the former Argentine international (20 international matches, 2 goals) played 95 matches (6 goals) with the red and blue jersey. , from January 2001 to June 2003. During these thirty months in the capital, the Murphy native showed himself at all times with a combativeness that made him a beloved player in the Parc des Princes “, read the coach’s confirmation statement.
After finishing his playing career, Mauricio Pochettino started his career as a coach at Espanyol de Barcelona (2009-2012), before developing his experience in England, first at Southampton FC (2013-2014), then at Tottenham Hotspur FC (2014-2019). On the bench of the London team, he revealed a great talent for managing the best athletes and passed on both his experience, passion and ambitious vision of football. In this way, he managed to lead Spurs to the first final of the Champions League in their history, in 2018-2019. Mauricio Pochettino will lead his first training session for Rouge and Bleu, this Sunday, January 3.
“I am very happy and honored to become the new coach of Paris Saint-Germain,” said Mauricio Pochettino after signing the contract.
“I am grateful to the club leaders for the trust they have placed in me. As you know, this club has always kept a special place in my heart. I have wonderful memories of that, especially the unique atmosphere of the Parc des Princes. I return today at the Club with great ambition and humility, as I look forward to working with some of the most talented players in the world.This team has fantastic potential and I will do my best with my staff to get the best results from Paris Saint-Germain in all competitions. Everything possible to give our team that offensive and combative game identity that Parisian fans have always loved. “
“We are very pleased to entrust the management of our professional team to Mauricio Pochettino,” said Nasser Al-Khelaïfi, president of Paris Saint-Germain. “I am proud that our former captain is returning to Paris Saint-Germain, because the Club has always been his home.
The return of Mauricio Pochettino fits perfectly with our ambitions and will mark another chapter for the club, which I am sure will make our fans happy. With the appointment of Mauricio Pochettino, Paris Saint-Germain is committed to continuing its strong development in the coming years. “